GEOL 012PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY

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Principles and practices of marine geology and physical oceanography. Topics include plate tectonics and sea-floor spreading, oceanic volcanism and earthquakes, seawater chemistry, atmospheric and oceanic circulation, weather and climate patterns, waves and tides, and recent physical changes in the ocean. Includes a robust discussion of human use and misuse of the ocean, pitting human desires versus natural limits. Total of 54 hours lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC Grade Mode: L, P, A